1825 UK United Kingdom 1 Penny 1d King George IV 34mm Colonial Copper Coin

Description

1 Penny - George IV
2nd issue
Features
Country
United Kingdom
King
George IV
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1825-1827
Value
1 Penny = 1/12 Shilling (1/240)
Currency
Pound sterling (
1158-1970
)
Composition
Copper
Weight
18.9 g
Diameter
34 mm
Thickness
2.6 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
08-31-1971
Number
N# 8083
References
KM# 693,  Sp# 3823
Obverse
Laureate portrait of King George IV facing left, legend around, date below.
Lettering:
GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA
· 1826 ·
Translation:
George the Fourth by the Grace of God
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, legend around and national flower emblems in exergue.
Lettering:
BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:
Translation:
King of Britain Defender of the Faith
Edge
Plain
Comments
The standard weight of these pieces was 24 to the pound avoirdupois (2/3 ounce or 291.7 grains each).